Apprentice HGV Technician R.SWAIN & SONS LIMITED

The Swain group is one of the UKs most prominent logistics service providers, offering a 36 month programme for the right candidate to become a fully qualified HGV technician, inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles. Offering exceptional career growth after the apprenticeship is successfully completed.

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Closing date: 01 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    £5.28 per hour - National Minimum wage for apprentices from April 2023

  • Working week

    8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday with a 1 hour Lunch.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000131550

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • We are looking to recruit an Apprentice HGV Vehicle Technician to assist Workshop Technicians in checking, maintaining, and servicing heavy goods vehicles and trailers
  • Initially you will carry out basic duties such as replacing light bulbs, identifying simple faults, general repairs and maintenance
  • As your experience and knowledge grows, you will assist with a wide range of vehicle and trailer repairs including fault diagnosis, repairs, servicing and general maintenance
  • All our vehicles are maintained at our on-site Workshops with only MOT testing carried out externally, so the duties are varied
  • This practical on the job apprenticeship is supplemented by your studies at Stephenson’s college

If you have an interest in fixing, repairing and problem solving and don’t mind getting your hands dirty and want to be a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician, then this could be the ideal Apprenticeship for you. 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Block release at Stephenson College will include:

  • Delivery of HGV Maintenance Technician Level 3 - Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills Maths and English (if applicable)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • On completion of the Apprenticeship we are confident we will be able to offer a permanent role as a Workshop Technician
  • There will then be the opportunity to obtain a Class 1 (Cat E+E) heavy goods vehicle licence

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Genuine interest in HGV

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

Apprentices will be required to attend SMB Group – Stephenson Campus in Coalville on a block release basis. All accommodation and travel to and from college will be provided by the employer. More information on our block release delivery will be explained throughout the recruitment process.

About the employer

The Swain group is one of the UKs most prominent logistics service providers with unique specialisms across a variety of sectors, operating a range of vehicles and equipment including curtain sided and flat trailers. Our vehicles and trailers are maintained using our own on site vehicle workshops. Valuing our people, we offer a friendly working environment, focusing on developing skills and experience. Highly compliant FORS Gold Accredited Haulier.

Employer

R.SWAIN & SONS LIMITED

Address

Vulcan House

Medway Freight Centre Strood

Rochester

ME2 2BD

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Training

Training provider

THE SMB GROUP

Contact

Ellie-Mae Green

elliegreen@smbgroup.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician

Level 3 (A level)

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